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FAST Viscometer

With no moving parts, the FAST system is the perfect choice for the extreme demands such as paints, inks and coatings.
Fast viscometer

The AMETEK Brookfield FAST system has a rugged design with non-moving parts. It has been designed to perform day after day under the extreme demands in printing, coating and adhesive operations - with no maintenance. Utilizing a high frequency, micro-rotational core, which is unaffected by press vibration, this worry-free system can measure and control the viscosity of your inks, coatings and adhesives from start to finish...allowing the operators to handle other press concerns.



FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Unique micro rotational sensor
  • No moving parts, no maintenance
  • Unaffected by external vibration
  • Flexible vertical or horizontal installation
  • True temperature readings to 120°C
  • Maintains correct color throughout the process
  • Compact: only 8.5 inches tall
  • Worldwide support        

 

  • Specifications +


    FAST/MXTS SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS

    Measurement Type:

    Torsionally oscillating probe

    Measurement Range:

    1 to 3,000 (optional 12,000) cSt using an NIST traceable, Newtonian fluid measured at 25°C

    Process Connections:

    ¾” standard, (1, 2½” tri-clamp or 3A design, optional)

    Repeatability:

    ±1.0% of reading

    Wetted Surfaces:

    316L stainless steel

    Sensor O-Ring:

    Isolast for probe
    Viton for chamber housing
    (EDPM or Kalrez®, optional)

    Temperature (Fluid):

    -4°F to 248°F(-20°C to 120°C)

    Pressure Range:

    Vacuum to 200 psig max.


     

    FMXTS TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS

    Viscosity Range (cSt):
    (field selectable)

    0 to 10, 0 to 50, 0 to 100,
    0 to 250, 0 to 500,
    0 to 1000, 0 to 1500,
    0 to 2000, 0 to 12500

    Analog Output (2):

    4-20 mA (non-isolated)
    CH1 = viscosity
    CH2 = temperature

    Serial Port (2):

    Port 1 = RS232, simple, read only
    Port 2 = ½ Duplex RS485,
    Modbus RTU driver

    Electronics Packaging:

    Wall mount, NEMA-4 (IP65),
    8” x 8” x 6”(203 x 203 x 152mm)
    32°F to 104°F(0°C to 40°C)

    Interconnecting Cable:

    25 ft (7.6m) standard
    Optional: 50 ft (15.2m), 75 ft (22.8m) and 100 ft (30.4m)

    Supply Voltage:

    18-30VDC or 115VAC/60 Hz or
    230VAC/50 Hz
    (±10% max),
    power draw <1 amp

    Specifications subject to change without notice.


  • Options +


    • Explosion-proof (NEM7 & ATEX)
    • 3A approved food grade
    • Flange mount & immersion probe versions available
    • Solutions tailored for ink, coating & packaging applications
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